FROSTBITE

[AshleyNicole06]

for chickens anyways, on their combs and waddles. I was thinkin mabey they read it for chickens instead of ducks.

I could of possibly. It didn’t say. So that’s why I asked. It makes more sense for chickens.

 

[Squishychicken]

ya cause on the feet it would get all the feathers ollied up

 

[onaharley]

My good friend, when she was little and her parents had ducks, she told me her mom would go out to the every morning and rub vasoline into the ducks feet. A Thin layer.....not all goopied on their feet. It would keep their feet hydrated in the winter months when bathing wasn't always an available option. Sounds legit.....but I have never tried it.

 

[AshleyNicole06]

My good friend, when she was little and her parents had ducks, she told me her mom would go out to the every morning and rub vasoline into the ducks feet. A Thin layer.....not all goopied on their feet. It would keep their feet hydrated in the winter months when bathing wasn't always an available option. Sounds legit.....but I have never tried it.

Me either! Some one on here has to of tried it! Lol I’m new to being a duck Mom.. so I don’t really know much. Especially when it comes to winter.

 

[onaharley]

I'm not sure if this ok with the OP but since this thread is called Frostbite, can we discuss frostbite further? Possible warning signs, ways of treating, and prevention. I am sure a lot of newbies(including myself) have or are going to research symptoms during this cold blast here in the upper USA. Just a thought.... no harm meant.

 

[onaharley]

Me either! Some one on here has to of tried it! Lol I’m new to being a duck Mom.. so I don’t really know much. Especially when it comes to winter.

Same here! I'll get more info on this since I work with the lady I mentioned but it will have to be tomorrow until I can get back with you.

 

[Squishychicken]

I recently got a duck this fall he dosent have any signs of frostbite yet...

 

[Blooie]

I'm not sure if this ok with the OP but since this thread is called Frostbite, can we discuss frostbite further? Possible warning signs, ways of treating, and prevention. I am sure a lot of newbies(including myself) have or are going to research symptoms during this cold blast here in the upper USA. Just a thought.... no harm meant.

I don't want to hijack the original poster's question, so I'll just post this link to the story of Scout, the chick that got frostbite on his feet at just a few days old. That way if you are interested, you can read without me posting the entire saga on the thread. The link is also in my signature.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/frostbitten-feet-the-adventures-of-scout.67277/

 

[AshleyNicole06]

I don't want to hijack the original poster's question, so I'll just post this link to the story of Scout, the chick that got frostbite on his feet at just a few days old. That way if you are interested, you can read without me posting the entire saga on the thread. The link is also in my signature.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/frostbitten-feet-the-adventures-of-scout.67277/

It’s okay! I would like to know more about frostbite too

 

[Blooie]

It’s okay! I would like to know more about frostbite too

It's pretty long, so it's actually easier if you just click on the link and read his story. Little stinker had a world-wide fan club pulling for him!